1 posted on
03/29/2012 4:54:13 PM PDT by
pfflier
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To: pfflier
I have one in stainless for my boat love it
2 posted on
03/29/2012 4:54:54 PM PDT by
al baby
(Hi Mom)
To: pfflier
We own one, a stainless Ranch model. As long as you don’t expect too much from them you’ll be good. They are not AR’s.
3 posted on
03/29/2012 4:57:31 PM PDT by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: pfflier
4 posted on
03/29/2012 4:59:53 PM PDT by
NoLibZone
(We can't allow the horrible death of Trayvon Martin to be used as an excuse to disarm us.)
To: pfflier
They are basically M14/Garand rifle carbines. The Garand action and gas system is superior to any gas impingment system. There is a reason ARs have to be constantly cleaned to prevent jams, and took 25 or 30 years to perfect. Mini-14s can shoot the 5.56 NATO as well as the .223 Remington round. I shoot NATO rounds for plinking in my Mini-14 all the time. I would recommend the Mini-30 and the more versatile 7.62X39 round however. I often carry a mini 30 here in the Alaska bush as a long arm, very easy to pack and has plenty of stopping power.
9 posted on
03/29/2012 5:07:28 PM PDT by
JohnKinAK
To: pfflier
The Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle is an excellent carbine. It will shoot both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO.
12 posted on
03/29/2012 5:09:32 PM PDT by
ought-six
( Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
To: pfflier
The one I used to have (15 yrs ago) was a pain to mount a
scope on. Other than that it was a good rifle and accurate,
although I have heard that mine was an exception.
18 posted on
03/29/2012 5:18:13 PM PDT by
CrazyIvan
(Obama's birth certificate was found stapled to Soros's receipt.)
To: pfflier
They work fine.
They're reliable.
They're almost always light and handy.
They're OK on accuracy through the primitive iron sights.
You can mount a scope/sight to a Mini-14, but that's no guarantee you're improving your accuracy.
They use proprietary and spendy magazines.
The inexpensive magazines not made by Ruger can be lousy.
They're not very configurable.
They haven't got a reliable parts supply outside of Ruger if you break something.
They're overpriced compared to AR15s.
The Ruger 'accurized' versions are comically overpriced.
There's been some quality issues with the Mini-14 in recent years. Do your research.
After all these years, Ruger finally makes an AR15 clone.
No manufacturer wants to make a Mini-14 clone.
To: pfflier
Personally, I think the Mini 14 is a great rifle as a varmint(coyote) gun.
20 posted on
03/29/2012 5:22:41 PM PDT by
MachIV
To: pfflier
I’ve got the ranch rifle. It’s easy to clean and shoots well. I can put a 10 inch shot group at 300 yards with iron sights no problem. Plus, the cheapest ammo available.
21 posted on
03/29/2012 5:22:54 PM PDT by
fr_freak
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22 posted on
03/29/2012 5:25:38 PM PDT by
real saxophonist
(The fact that you play tuba doesn't make you any less lethal. -USMC bandsman in Iraq)
To: pfflier
I got two minis. For the same money you can get an AR. Much more accurate.
25 posted on
03/29/2012 5:28:09 PM PDT by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Government is the religion of the sociopath.)
To: pfflier
Known problem with vertical stringing after multiple rounds.
Still useful, just less useful at longer ranges under such conditions.
27 posted on
03/29/2012 5:31:21 PM PDT by
FreedomPoster
(Islam delenda est)
To: pfflier
Why would anyone post a comment open to the public and the Freddy’s who are monitoring this website about their firearms?
Three lines of communication to the Feds, telephone, telegraph, and tell the feds on a public blog!
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
28 posted on
03/29/2012 5:33:37 PM PDT by
paratrooper82
(We are kicking Ass in Afghanistan, soon we will be home to kick some more Asses in Congress!)
To: pfflier
If you like accuracy, get an AR15. Every Mini-14 I have ever shot scatters its shots around because of that whippy little barrel.
To: pfflier
If you can get a new one, they’ve massively improved the accuracy over the early models.
Shooting one side by side with an older one, it’s night and day.
To: pfflier
31 posted on
03/29/2012 5:35:25 PM PDT by
The Wizard
(Madam President is my President now and in the future)
To: pfflier
Used to have one, loved it!
33 posted on
03/29/2012 5:38:21 PM PDT by
Randy Larsen
(No Romney or Santorum vote from my family!)
To: pfflier
They’re good but for about $100 more you can get an AR-15 that is much better. Sometimes you can get an AR-15 for the same price.
34 posted on
03/29/2012 5:39:32 PM PDT by
CodeToad
(I'm so right-wing if I lifted my left leg I'd go into a spin.)
To: pfflier
You can help its accuracy by replacing the thick, front blade sight with an HK type front sight with flash hider. the hooded HK front sight lines up nicely with the rear ring sight.
35 posted on
03/29/2012 5:39:43 PM PDT by
fso301
To: pfflier
If considering, do yourself a BIG favor and get an AR15 type rifle instead. The reasons are too numerous to count here. (I’ve owned both rifles)
36 posted on
03/29/2012 5:40:24 PM PDT by
KoRn
(Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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